Shocking news on Tuesday afternoon: "Lindenstrasse" actor and singer Willi Herren has died.
Shortly afterwards, his home was broken into.
TV star and pop singer Willi Herren * was found dead in his apartment
(see first report from April 20)
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Shortly after his death, his home was broken into.
(see update from April 212, 3:42 p.m.)
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Now his food truck is to be reopened.
(
see update from April 22nd, 7:32 p.m.)
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This news ticker is updated regularly.
Update from April 22, 7:32 p.m
.: Only last Friday (April 16) Willi Herren opened his food truck near Cologne.
Just four days later, the hit star suddenly died.
Herrens cook Stefan Opgen-Rhein supplied according to
t-online.de
on the first day the guests with potato pancakes, the recipe of which he had developed together with gentlemen.
But how should things go on with Herren's last project?
"We had such a great day - and I am completely shocked that Willi is not there now," said Opgen-Rhein.
The “Willi Herren's Rievkoochebud” food truck is currently still locked in the parking lot in front of a wholesale market in Frechen - where it last celebrated its premiere.
It should then be reopened next Thursday.
"Willi has often emphasized that the food truck is a lifelong dream of his", Opgen-Rhein explains the reopening.
After the death of Willi Herren: Burglary of the Schlager star's apartment
Update from April 22, 2021, 3:42 p.m.:
Shortly after his death, actor Willi Herren's apartment in Cologne was broken into,
Bild.de
reports
. As the online portal learned, the 45-year-old's apartment was broken into on the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, after his death. The police seal on the door of the apartment was broken and personal items were stolen from the apartment. It was a TV set, a credit card wallet and a wristwatch. It was confirmed by the Cologne Chief Public Prosecutor Ulrich Bremer: “On the night of April 20-21, 2021, one or more unknown perpetrators gained unauthorized access to the deceased's apartment, which had previously been locked and sealed by the police. Apparently, several valuable objects have been lost from the apartment. ”At the moment, some things are still being clarified, including: How did the perpetrators get into the apartment?
Willi Herren has died: autopsy shows: no evidence of violence
Update from April 22, 2021, 10:29 a.m.:
After the death of Willi Herren, the autopsy did not reveal any evidence of external violence.
The Cologne public prosecutor announced this on Thursday, according to
Focus online
.
In addition, the body has now been released for burial.
The result of the chemical-toxicological investigation is expected in a few weeks, said senior public prosecutor Ulrich Bremer.
Unless otherwise stated, the death investigation will be discontinued due to a lack of third-party negligence.
Update from April 22nd, 9:15 am:
"Celebrities under palm trees" star Henrik Stoltenberg now reports on the death of actor and singer Willi Herren. The two stood together for several weeks in front of the camera for the filming of "Celebrities under Palms". On Instagram, a follower wanted to know why he did not comment directly on Willi Herren's death. His answer to that:
“Everyone deals with their grief differently and I just didn't feel like sharing anything publicly about it.
It is terrible that such a great man and father of a family was torn from life far too early.
Of course, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family, ”said the reality TV star.
As the online portal extratipp.de * reports, other well-known celebrities also report on Instagram about the actor's death.
“Let's Dance” juror Joachim LLambi also caused goose bumps with his sad post.
Willi Herren has died: Daughter Alessia Millane reports with a sad Instagram post
Update from April 21, 9:21 p.m.:
One day after the sudden death of her father, Willi Herren's daughter Alessia spoke up on Instagram. It must be incredibly difficult hours for the young woman. She now expresses her grief with an emotional message and posts a black and white photo of her dad. “My heart, my blood, my life,” she writes at the beginning of her text. She cannot yet grasp the unexpected death. "This is a nightmare ... I don't want to admit it," continues Alessia. Her pain is very evident from her words. “I love you dad! You are my whole pride! The way will not be an easy one. I wanted to go with you the way that I now have to go alone. But I am strong, strong for you! ", She turns directly to her father.
Alessia wants to carry on his legacy and embody a feminine version of Willi Herren.
But the future seems uncertain to her without her greatest support: “Dad, please protect me from all this evil.
Papa, I need you so much. "
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Last video from Willi Herren - the fans loved him for his joke
Update from April 21, 1:43 p.m.:
Almost a week ago, Willi Herren had the last words to his fans.
Visibly in a good mood, he sent a video on Instagram.
In it he talks about the first episode of "Celebrities Under Palms", which caused a stir.
Then Willi Herren also switched on his show colleague Calvin Kleinen.
The two knew each other before from the RTL program "Temptation Island" and had apparently made friends there.
Are you still that after the Sat.1 show?
They joke about it in a witty way.
But it definitely seems to be right between them.
However, Sat.1 will not broadcast the remaining episodes of the reality show.
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In his last video, Willi Herren shows how his fans have come to love him.
In a good mood, funny, a little crazy.
This is exactly what many, many colleagues really appreciated about him.
Numerous celebrities are now saying goodbye.
Sometimes with touching words.
Willi Herren: Question mark behind cause of death - police order autopsy
Update from April 21, 12:39 p.m.:
There are many question marks behind Willi Herren's cause of death.
The police found the actor lifeless in his apartment.
How this came about is unclear.
Now the public prosecutor's office is requesting an autopsy.
A corresponding order had been given to Cologne forensic medicine, confirmed Senior Public Prosecutor Ulrich Bremer at the request of
Focus
.
No official information on the cause of death has been released at this time.
The police are in the investigation, explained a spokeswoman.
The further investigations are intended to investigate a “secure exclusion of third-party debt”.
A first result is expected for Thursday.
Meanwhile, Willi Herren's wife Jasmin is undergoing medical treatment *.
She suffered a shock, as
reported by
nordbuzz.de
.
Willi Herren is dead: daughter Alessia takes a soulful farewell
Update from April 21st, 9:08 a.m.:
Alessia Herren takes a wordless, but soulful farewell to her suddenly deceased father.
The two have always been closely related.
Willi often emphasized in interviews how proud he was of his daughter.
On the night of Tuesday, Alessia posted a photo collage that shows how close their relationship was.
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Alessia Herren: Photo collage of a happy father-daughter relationship - the 18-year-old says goodbye.
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© Instagram / Alessia Herren
Alessia does not write a comment on this.
That is also not necessary.
There is a link to a post by Father Willi on her seventeenth birthday.
“My beloved little daughter, today you will be 17 years old,” Willi wrote, “Jasmin and I wish you all the best.
I love you, your happy papa and Jasmin. "
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Since his best friend could not reach Willi Herren for 24 hours, she and her husband made their way to his apartment.
They finally alerted the police, after which it was a sad certainty *, as
reported by
extratipp.com
.
Willi Herren is dead: hit and TV star died surprisingly - Mrs. Jasmin in shock
Update from April 20, 8:03 p.m.:
The death of Willi Herren came as a surprise to everyone. Relatives and friends of the entertainer are of course shocked accordingly. Ms. Jasmin, who lived separately from Herren, is said to be too shocked to make a statement and is undergoing medical treatment. The management told
RTL.
The management's statement continues: “Jasmin Herren received the news of the death of her husband from her management and not, as hoped, from Willi's environment. At the time of the news she was walking her dog and collapsed over the news and is currently receiving medical attention ”.
Instead, many companions have already spoken out.
Marie-Luise Marjan, who could be seen with gentlemen in “Lindenstrasse”, remembers the
picture
: “Willi always reached for the stars - and his feet didn't stay on the ground.
I deeply regret that a colleague dies at this young age. "
Willi Herren: companions shocked by the death of the entertainer
Ballermann colleagues like Mickie Krause and Jürgen Milski have also contacted us. “I have always seen you as a lovable colleague! You had your heart in the right place! It makes me all the more sad that you are no longer with us! Take care, Willi! “, Says Krause. Milski was honest: “It's no secret that Willi and I were close colleagues on Mallorca, but not the best friends. But this news hits Cologne's heart. He was a Cologne boy through and through. I am very sorry for his family, the children, and it shows you once again that you have to enjoy the day and take care of yourself at night so that the stress doesn't swallow you up. "
Herren is said to have been in contact with “Lindenstrasse” colleague Rebecca Siemoneit-Barum.
However, he could no longer respond to a message.
"I am shocked.
I wrote WhatsApp to him last night and he didn't answer ”.
Herren also remained connected to “Celebrity Big Brother” winner Janine Pink.
“We were having tea in the hotel lobby and he told me about the breakup with Jasmin.
That took a toll on him. "
Update from April 20, 6:00 p.m .:
After Willi Herren's death, the television station Sat.1 decided not to broadcast the missing episodes of the reality show “Celebrities under palm trees”.
Herren was part of the show in the current season.
“For reasons of piety, SAT.1 will not show the remaining episodes #PromisunterPalmen.
We'll try to find a worthy ending, ”said a tweet from the broadcaster.
For reasons of piety, SAT.1 will not show the remaining episodes #PromisunterPalmen.
We will try to find a worthy ending.
- SAT.1 (@ sat1) April 20, 2021
Update from April 20, 5:30 p.m.:
Police spokesman Christoph Gilles now commented on
the
picture
.
The emergency doctor would therefore have "only been able to determine death".
Before that, men were alone in the apartment.
The criminal police have now initiated a death investigation.
“The deceased is the former entertainer, singer and actor Wilhelm Herren.
His management missed him today, couldn't reach him.
Ultimately, they called in rescue workers.
They entered the apartment and found the 45-year-old lying lifeless on the floor, ”confirms Gilles.
Willi Herren found dead in his Cologne apartment
First report from April 20:
Cologne - Willi Herren died on Tuesday (April 20, 2021) in his apartment in Cologne.
His death was confirmed by his manager and the Cologne police, as
reported by
Bild.de.
An emergency call is said to have been received by the fire brigade around noon.
The emergency doctor, as well as the police and an ambulance, rushed to Cologne-Mühlheim, where the actor last lived in his apartment.
Herren was found there.
The "Lindenstrasse" actor was only 45 years old.
In the residential tower in which his apartment was located, the TV star lived with his wife Jasmin until the separation in March.
The couple, who became famous for the “Summer House of the Stars”, had been married since 2018.
Willi Herren died: Reality star still had many plans
Official information on the cause of death is not yet available.
According to reports from
Bild
, Herren, who was also known as the Ballermann singer, had been fighting an alcohol and drug problem for years.
During withdrawal therapy, he even had himself filmed once, as reported by norbuzz.de *.
According to the newspaper, the reality star, who can also be seen in the current season “Celebrities under palm trees”, wanted to look for a new apartment soon.
He had recently opened a potato fritters snack bar in a wholesale market car park, as reported by msl24.de *.
The mourning for Willi Herren is great.
Oliver Pocher has also already spoken up, such as 24rhein.de * reports *.
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